CplDevilDog Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Good morning all, at the risk of having my head torn from my neck and kicked around the forums like some soggy soccer ball by my future competitors, I wanted to stop in and introduce myself. Looking forward to starting my Home Inspection Service here in SW PA in the next six months. Anyone want to email me their Business Plan and P&L? [] Seriously though, I am looking for a Mentor. If anyone is willing to discuss privately the do's and dont's. Also, I am looking for a ride along opportunity in MD or the RTP area of NC (where I have family I can crash on, but won't be opening shop). I could visit family for a week and I can carry your clip-board, ladder, whatever and pick up lunch. Willing to sign any sort of non-disclosure, non-compete agreements. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Hey John, Welcome to the TIJ! I am sure several of the old timers on the board will email you their P&L and business plan. What is your background? Have you been to a school? etc. Search the archives here and you will get a good start. Do you have a military backgound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CplDevilDog Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 I was active duty Marine Corps for 4 years in the the 90's. Very quiet tour of duty and I have deep respect for anyone in the Military these days. I have been a Carpenter and Supervisor of "production style" house building for many years but the current climate has left me "working independently"[] No formal school yet, but I know my HVAC and NEC knowledge could be brought up a few notches. The good news is I can read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Morrison Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Your sense of humor will serve you well here and in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 He made me laugh....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 He's got a higher shinola competency rating than I do. Damn!!! Welcome John! ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 I love the sig, might even has to steal it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI in AR Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Hi John-- Don't worry about anyone here kicking you around like a "soggy soccer ball" since we all know that you get much greater distance from a dry, over-inflated one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emalernee Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 John, PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Manor Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Welcome John! You come across as both competent and humble, two qualities so rare in home inspectors they may as well be superpowers. -Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Welcome in, John. From one to another, Semper Fi! - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbinspect Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Welcome aboard, John, and first and foremost. THANK YOU for your service - much appreciated here. I think you'll find TIJ more fun than a barrel full of monkeys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 John, Sign up with ASHI national as an Associate to get started. Then look into the parallel inspection program. Also, join an ASHI state chapter in your area and attend the meetings. Send me an email request and I'll send you some sample inspection reports to read. Thanks for your service and its good to have you at TIJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 BTW, I just looked up the participating Certified Inspectors in the parallel program. There are 8 in MD, 17 in PA and 6 in NC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CplDevilDog Posted July 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Hey, thanks for the warm welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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